More information is available on each of the types of
ships shown here. To view the information on the
particular type of ship, click on the ship's silhouette.
This will take you to the Navy Fact File.

First, it is important to note that there really is no
real definition of a strike group. Strike groups are
formed and disestablished on an as-needed basis, and one
may be different from another. However, they all are
comprised of similar types of ships. Typically a carrier
strike group might have:

a carrier – The carrier provides a wide range of options to
the U.S. government from simply showing the flag to attacks on airborne,
afloat and ashore targets. Because carriers operate in international
waters, its aircraft do not need to secure landing rights on foreign
soil. These ships also engage in sustained operations in support of
other forces.